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BIG 8451

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,727 mi
Last recorded108,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8451
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2014 108,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

AIR FILTER INSECURE.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OFF SIDE REAR SEAT, WHEN TESTED

OFF SIDE & NEAR SIDE REAR, BUMP STOPS MISSING.

OFF SIDE FRONT SWIVEL PIN, SOME OIL DISCHARGE.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 92,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 89,411 miles

drivers door rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,417 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BIG 8451 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 8451, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 8451 registered?

BIG 8451 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is BIG 8451 safe to buy?

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